Political

The Douglas County Democratic Central Committee met on May 6 at Guacamoles Restaurant. The meeting was called to order at 5:25 p.m. by Chair Teresa Tost. The minutes from last month’s meeting were shared with the group. It was agreed ...

JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri General Assembly, in back-to-back legislative days, voted to override Governor Jay Nixon’s veto of Senate Bill 509. The governor had contended that SB 509, a tax reform bill, would be devastating to public education funding. ...

This is not the time for political fun and games. This is the time for a new beginning. I ask you now to put aside any feelings of frustration or helplessness about our political institutions and join me in this ...

Missouri’s tax structure is as archaic as it is unbalanced. Like most Missourians, you are probably not the wealthiest or the poorest in the state but rather somewhere in between. You also likely fall into Missouri’s highest income tax bracket. ...

Senator’s Blunt’s staff will be at the Douglas County Courthouse, May 1, to hear concerns of constituents regarding the federal government. Mobile Offices are opportunities for Missourians to discuss their questions or concerns one-on-one with members of Senator Blunt’s staff. ...

The Douglas County Democrats will again be awarding a $500 scholarship to a deserving high school senior in 2014. In January the scholarship application will be sent to the counselors in all private and public schools which have graduating seniors ...

Budget Deal is the Wrong Deal Last week the House of Representatives voted on a budget compromise that set spending levels for the next two years. While I believe Congress must pass a budget, I ultimately could not support this ...

So often, amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season it is easy to forget the reason for season. Just as soon as we finish our Thanksgiving meals the madness of “Black Friday” is upon us. The next few ...